Cambridge Spark
Data & AI Mastery
In the age of rapid technological change, how can you harness the power of data and AI to transform your business? Welcome to Data & AI Mastery, the podcast where cutting-edge insights meet practical strategies for success. Hosted by Dr Raoul-Gabriel Urma, founder of Cambridge Spark, this show dives deep into how leading organisations across the globe are using data & AI to revolutionise operations, streamline efficiency, and drive innovation. Each episode features conversations with senior leaders, revealing their career stories and real-world case studies and actionable takeaways that you ca...
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Should We Still Teach Coding in the AI Era? An Interview with Prof Sue Sentance, Director of the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre at the University of Cambridge 17.09.2025 31:09
Start your data & AI transformation journey with Cambridge Spark . What does it take to prepare students—and their teachers—for a future shaped by AI? In this episode of Data & AI Mastery , host Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma sits down with Prof. Sue Sentance, Director of the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, to explore the evolving landscape of compu...
Matthew Cloke, CTO at Endava: Building an AI-Native Organisation and Scaling Adoption 03.09.2025 41:48
Start your data & AI transformation journey with Cambridge Spark . In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma speaks with Matthew Cloke, Chief Technology Officer at Endava, about how one of the world’s leading technology companies is embracing AI at scale. Matt shares how Endava created an AI committee to set governance and strategy, built cross-functional champions netwo...
AI Strategy, Leadership & Future of Work with Tamar Yehoshua, Advisor & Former President at Glean 20.08.2025 33:15
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma sits down with Tamar Yehoshua, Advisor and former President of Product & Technology at Glean, and former Chief Product Officer at Slack and VP at Google. Tamar brings decades of experience lead...
Redefining AI: From Automation to Adaptive Systems with Daniel Hulme, Chief AI Officer at WPP 06.08.2025 29:29
Learn how Cambridge Spark can help your business transform with data and AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, host Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma sits down with Daniel Hulme, Chief AI Officer at WPP, to explore a bold rethinking of artificial intelligence—beyond automation and into adaptive, evolving systems. Daniel shares how marketing is being reengineered through AI—...
Reinventing Construction with Data & AI with James Garner, Head of AI & Data at Gleeds 23.07.2025 28:32
Learn how Cambridge Spark can help your business transform with data and AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma is joined by James Garner, Head of AI & Data at Gleeds, a global construction consultancy. Together they explore how a traditionally conservative industry is embracing data and AI to drive innovation, improve forecasting, and r...
Jeff Boudier, Product & Growth at Hugging Face, on Building a Culture of Impact & Why Small AI Models Win 09.07.2025 28:54
Transform your workforce with cutting-edge data & AI skills — visit cambridgespark.com to get started today. In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma sits down with Jeff Boudier, who leads Product and Growth at Hugging Face, the world’s leading open platform for AI builders. Throughout the episode, the pair explore how enterprises are turning to smaller, specialised ope...
Balancing Data Compliance, Strategy, and Innovation with Sam Smith, VP Global Data Privacy & Governance at Merlin Entertainments 25.06.2025 33:27
Want to unlock the full potential of data & AI across your organisation? Visit cambridgespark.com to explore how we help enterprises upskill their workforce with cutting-edge, industry-relevant training programmes that drive real business impact. In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, host Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma sits down with Sam Smith, VP of Global Data Privacy and Governance at Merlin En...
Roxane Heaton, MD of Digital Colleague Experience at Barclays on Designing Better Work with AI 11.06.2025 28:21
Want to equip your workforce with the data and AI skills they need to drive real transformation? Cambridge Spark partners with global organisations to build high-impact, scalable training programmes that deliver measurable business outcomes. Learn more at cambridgespark.com . In this episode of Data & AI Mastery, Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma speaks with Roxane Heaton, Managing Director of Digital Co...
6 Months of Data & AI Mastery: Raoul-Gabriel Urma, Group CEO at Cambridge Spark Reflects on Lessons, Leaders & the Future 28.05.2025 32:46
Curious about how you or your organisation can lead in the age of AI? Visit CambridgeSpark.com to explore cutting-edge training programmes and resources. To celebrate the six-month milestone of Data & AI Mastery, we flip the script! This time, host Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma steps into the hot seat, interviewed by Cambridge Spark's CTO, Kevin Lemagnen. In this special anniversary episode, Raoul s...
Driving AI Innovation in Financial Services with Apoorv Kashyap, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Santander UK 14.05.2025 35:37
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of the Data & AI Mastery podcast, host Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma, sits down with Apoorv Kashyap, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Santander UK. They explore the transformative power of AI in financial services, including how to leverage advan...
Reimagining Education with AI: How Dave Treat, CTO at Pearson is Transforming Learning with Data & AI 30.04.2025 30:56
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of Data & AI Mastery , Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma sits down with Dave Treat, Chief Technology Officer at Pearson, to explore how one of the world’s largest education companies is leveraging AI and data to deliver more personalised, accessible, an...
Building an AI-First Culture: Lessons from James Utting, Chief Business Officer for the Emerging Technology Group at UBS 16.04.2025 31:04
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of the Data & AI Mastery podcast, Raoul sits down with James Utting, Chief Business Officer for the Emerging Technology Group at UBS, to explore what it means to build an AI-first culture in a global financial institution. James starts off by...
Reimagining Lloyds Banking Group: AI Transformation in Banking 01.04.2025 21:40
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this special compilation episode of the Data & AI Mastery podcast, we take you inside an exclusive executive education event hosted by Lloyds Banking Group and Cambridge Spark at the Cambridge Judge Business School. Over the course of the event, Lloyds’...
AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation with NATO CIO Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer 19.03.2025 32:35
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of the Data & AI Mastery podcast, Raoul sits down with Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, the first-ever CIO of NATO, to explore how AI is shaping cybersecurity, digital transformation, and operational efficiency in one of the world's most complex org...
Mastering Data & AI: Insights from Virgin Atlantic’s VP of Data & AI Richard Masters 05.03.2025 33:14
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com Welcome to Data & AI Mastery , the podcast that brings you expert insights into how data and AI are transforming industries. In this episode, Raoul sits down with Richard Masters, VP of Data and AI at Virgin Atlantic, to explore how the airline leverages AI...
How AI is Reshaping Education with Prof. Alastair Beresford from the University of Cambridge 19.02.2025 30:13
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of Data & AI Mastery , host Raoul sits down with Prof. Alastair Beresford, Head of the Computer Science Department at the University of Cambridge, to discuss how AI is transforming education. They explore the benefits and challenges of AI-gen...
From Strategy to Impact: Inside the Role of Zurich’s Chief Data Officer, Alex Sidgreaves 05.02.2025 26:32
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com Data & AI are reshaping industries, but how do organisations like Zurich Insurance stay ahead in this fast-evolving landscape? In this episode of Data & AI Mastery , Raoul welcomes Alex Sidgreaves, Chief Data Officer at Zurich, to share her insights on...
Turning Data into a Business Powerhouse with Lloyd’s CDO Cassandra Vukorep 22.01.2025 28:17
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com Data is not a technology concern—it’s a business concern that can drive real impact. This week on Data & AI Mastery, we’re joined by Cassandra Vukorep, Chief Data Officer at Lloyd's, who’s all about making data work for the bigger business picture. In this...
Driving Innovation in Data and AI with Office for National Statistics CDO Fiona James 08.01.2025 29:56
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com Data is all around us, and when used effectively, it holds the power to transform lives and drive positive change in society. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Fiona James, Chief Data Officer (CDO) at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), onto the Data &a...
Using AI to Create Better Insights and Unlock New Opportunities with Maaike Van Den Branden, CDO of Mumsnet 17.12.2024 30:14
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com Generative AI is no longer just an exclusive tool for big organisations. Thanks to the emergence of ChatGPT, AI is now levelling the playing field and making these once-exclusive resources available to all. This week on Data & AI Mastery, we’re joined by Maa...
Transforming Healthcare with Data & AI with Zaman Hussain, Chief Data Officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital 03.12.2024 27:43
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In this episode of Data & AI Mastery , we’re joined by Zaman Hussain, Chief Data Officer at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), to explore how data and AI are revolutionising healthcare. Zaman shares his journey from growing up on a council estate to leadin...
Transforming Your Data into a Strategic Asset: Tips from CDO Monica Jones of the University of Leeds 19.11.2024 29:53
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com Data is one of the most powerful tools that an organisation has, crucial for connecting with business goals and creating measurable impact. But without a solid strategy in place, data risks becoming more of a burden than a valuable asset. That’s where today’s gu...
Bringing Art to Science: Using AI to Build Customer-Centric Solutions with Peter Laflin, Director of Data & Analytics at Morrisons 19.11.2024 32:16
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com The world of data has been forever changed by the rise of AI. In an industry evolving rapidly, with new tools emerging nonstop, it can feel almost impossible to keep up. But one quality remains essential to staying ahead: a commitment to curiosity and continuous...
Transforming Banking with Data, Analytics, and AI with Ranil Boteju, CDAO of Lloyds Banking Group 19.11.2024 31:14
Learn more about Cambridge Spark and how we’re helping organisations upskill their workforce in Data & AI: https://cambridgespark.com In a world that seems to be changing every day, success no longer lies only in technical skills but also in a proactive mindset, genuine curiosity, and a commitment to learning. Our guest this week, Ranil Boteju, has embodied these three attributes throughout hi...
Data & AI Mastery - Trailer 14.11.2024 1:16
In the age of rapid technological change, how can you harness the power of data and AI to transform your business? Welcome to Data & AI Mastery , the podcast where cutting-edge insights meet practical strategies for success. Hosted by Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma, Founder of Cambridge Spark, this show dives deep into how leading organisations across the globe are using Data & AI to revolutioni...
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